On Thursday, April 30th at 2pm, Dog Gamut speaks with Swedish singer-songwriter, José González, ahead of his two upcoming sold out Bay Area shows at The Castro Theatre on May 3rd and Bimbo’s 365 on May 4th.
González’s latest album, Against the Dying of the Light, is a companion and further meditation on the themes of his critically acclaimed album, Local Valley. Where Local Valley turned inward toward place, language, and personal reflection, this new record widens its gaze, becoming an urgent call to preserve the light of humanity with all its flaws, at a moment when technology increasingly shapes how we think, feel, and relate to one another.
While José has always embraced technological advancement, he questions the assumption that every new possibility must be pursued to its maximum potential, especially when progress comes at the expense of human flourishing, attention, and empathy.
